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The two men arrested on suspicion of money laundering in Limassol last week denied all charges in their second court hearing on Friday. The pair, aged 41 and 34 years old respectively, ...

By Liana Liu Ioannides One programme in Cyprus brings together Greek and Turkish Cypriots to build a peaceful future together The Cyprus Friendship Programme, also known as Creating Friendships for ...

The Consumer Protection Service on Friday reminded the public that fuel prices are set to rocket at the beginning of April when government subsidies come to an end. Motorists will ...

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis this week said that “a sustainable destination is one that respects both its visitors and its own resources, both natural and human”. Koumis’ comment ...

Disy on Friday blasted its former vice chairman Marios Pelekanos after he defected from the party to appear on Elam’s list for June’s European elections. They said, “until ...

Cyprus is “emerging as a European champion of returns” of migrants, European commission vice president Margaritis Schinas said on Friday. Schinas visited the island to meet members of the Cypriot ...

A discussion at a technocratic level on the possibility of referring to EU-Turkey relations as part of EU Council conclusions has been deferred until April, it emerged on Friday. The ...

Former government spokesman Marios Pelekanos has been included on Elam’s party list for June’s European elections. The party said Pelekanos “responded to Elam’s call for a joint ...

The Department of Registrar of Companies this week said that annual fees for companies registered with it are abolished from 2024 onwards, however, annual fees for the years 2011-2023 continue to ...

A carbon tax on water of one cent per cubic metre is to be imposed on consumers as part of the green taxes due to come into effect soon, the ...

The police announced on Friday they are to increase their patrols for the long weekend, due to Monday’s public holiday. They said they are going to “take additional measures ...

By Alison Demangeon and Youssef Tazouti What the science says for a system that is more than 100 years old Walk into any bookshop these days and you will find Montessori-labelled ...

By Maria Demosthenous Embracing change: the learning and practice of music helps develop many of the skills needed in an ever more digital world As we navigate an era of ...

Calling all theatre and performance art lovers, the Cyprus Theatre Museum joins festivities around the globe that celebrate World Theatre Day on March 27. The day also coincides with the museum’...

In today’s episode, dignitaries from 35 countries and representatives of various international organisations descended on Larnaca for a meeting over the Amalthea initiative – Cyprus’ humanitarian aid corridor to Gaza. Meanwhile, ...

Police on Friday announced the arrest of three men in connection with an armed robbery in an Ayia Napa hotel. The trio, aged 25, 23, and 22 years old, stand accused of conspiracy ...

There are no cases of measles in the north, ‘health minister’ Hakan Dincyurek said on Thursday night. Dincyurek was speaking after a total of six cases of measles were detected ...

Police in Paphos have successfully busted a document forging ring, Paphos police assistant operations director Michalis Nikolaou said on Friday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), he said the ...

A bomb exploded in the Pernera area of Paralimni in the early hours of Friday morning. The bomb had been placed outside a nightclub at around 2am. The resulting explosion ...

Friday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear, though increased cloud cover is expected in the afternoon, with isolated rain to fall in the southeast of the island. Temperatures ...

Minister of Labour Yiannis Panayiotou said this week that proficiency in Greek will play a pivotal role in the approval of renewed work permits and for new foreign applicants. Acknowledging ...

A man injured by the 2011 Mari blast was awarded increased damages following a Supreme Court decision, it emerged on Thursday. His appeal of a 2020 court decision was partially accepted by ...

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Cyprus is back on track and should be finished by the end of the year, China’s ambassador to Cyprus said on Thursday. “...

Theologian Theodoros Kyriacou confirmed on Thursday that he provided testimony regarding a sexual harassment complaint filed by a former employee against the head of the beleaguered Osiou Avakoum monastery. Kyriacou ...